Retail
Leading auto dealer in mobile service space joins Curbee roster
Florida franchise dealer association names new president
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COMMENTARY: The hardest part of completing an M&A transaction begins after you’ve found the buyer
AutoNation team ‘executed well’ in used-car ops during Q2
Dealer group news: Dealerships change hands in Texas, California
Wholesale
Lane watch: 3 vehicle characteristics triggering premium bids
Cox Automotive makes next move in transportation fraud fight with Secure Vehicle Transfer
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COMMENTARY: 3 auto transport trends reshaping the pre-owned vehicle market
UAX takes home auction of year honores from Bridgecrest
Lane watch: Fundamental forces of retailing & wholesaling come closer as July winds down
‘The Auto Auction Issue’ returns in September
CarDr debuts Auction Arbitration Risk Report to prevent avoidable issues from becoming disputes
Resource Hub
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Turning Dealer Group Data into Demand
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Experian Automotive Dealer Fraud Threat Report
AI-Financing Spotlight: How Tracy Honda Sells 12-15 More Deals Monthly
The AI Dealer Playbook: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy AI
Speaking the Same Language: How Dealers Structure Capital for Real Estate and Growth
Dealer Playbook: 5 Takeaways for Auto Retailers Using AI
Technology
FM Capital spots another investment opportunity; this time in vehicle titles with DLRdmv
STELLA Automotive AI gains $22.1M in Series B financing
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Lotlinx names new president, CFO
Continuing string of recent moves, YASSI introduces VIN360
Spyne predicts ‘pivotal shift’ in use of AI at dealerships next year
Lokam.ai hires new sales director to sustain 45% month-over-month growth since October
Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital leads recapitalization of Conversica, acquires majority stake
Analysis
‘Used cars aren’t cheap,’ but pricing pressure eases
Market shifts to used vehicles as ‘affordable alternative,’ with strongest days-to-sell in nearly 3 years
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Used EV price increase continues to accelerate
Strength in dealership valuations, buy-sell expected to continue
COMMENTARY: Data lock‑in or integration lock‑out?
Wholesale car market improves in ‘some of the metrics that matter most’
These dealer groups are most effective at scheduling service